Definition (noun) a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
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the pyramids were built with large stone blocks
Definition (noun) a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
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he lives in the next block
Definition (noun) a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
Definition (noun) a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
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he reserved a large block of seats
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he held a large block of the company's stock
Definition (noun) housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
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there is a block of classrooms in the west wing
Definition (noun) (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
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since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably
Definition (noun) an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension
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I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block
Definition (noun) a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
Definition (noun) a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
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the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked
Definition (noun) an obstruction in a pipe or tube
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we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe
Definition (noun) a platform from which an auctioneer sells
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they put their paintings on the block
Definition (noun) the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
Definition (verb) render unsuitable for passage
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block the way
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barricade the streets
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stop the busy road
Definition (verb) hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
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His brother blocked him at every turn
Definition (verb) stop from happening or developing
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Block his election
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Halt the process
Definition (verb) interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
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Jam the Voice of America
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block the signals emitted by this station
Definition (verb) run on a block system
Definition (verb) interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
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block a nerve
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block a muscle
Definition (verb) shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
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The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage
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The trees obstruct my view of the mountains
Definition (verb) stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
Definition (verb) obstruct
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My nose is all stuffed
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Her arteries are blocked
Definition (verb) block passage through
Definition (verb) support, secure, or raise with a block
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block a plate for printing
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block the wheels of a car
Definition (verb) impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Definition (verb) be unable to remember
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I'm drawing a blank
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You are blocking the name of your first wife!
Definition (verb) shape by using a block
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Block a hat
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block a garment
Definition (verb) shape into a block or blocks
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block the graphs so one can see the results clearly
Definition (verb) prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
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Blocked funds
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Freeze the assets of this hostile government